Japanese Conversation · Level 123
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Japanese word
民主主義
Pronunciation
Romajiminshushugi
Meaning
- noundemocracy
Example
多くの人が民主主義を支持します。ō ku no hito ga min shu shu gi o shi ji shi ma su
Many people support democracy.
More examples
民主主義では、少数派の意見も尊重されます。min shu shu gi de wa shō sū ha no i ken mo son chō sa re ma su
In a democracy, minority opinions are respected.
Core concept
Democracy places political authority in the people and connects government with their expressed will.
Common phrases
民主主義を支持するmin shu shu gi o shi ji su ru
support democracy
民主主義を守るmin shu shu gi o mamo ru
protect democracy
民主主義の原則min shu shu gi no gen soku
principles of democracy
民主主義国家min shu shu gi kok ka
democratic country
Similar words
民主政治minshuseiji: A system of government in which political power is exercised by the people.
民主制minshusei: A form of government organized around the participation and choice of its citizens.
Definition in Japanese
政治の権力を国民に置き、その意思を選挙などによって政治に反映させる制度や考え方。sei ji no ken ryoku o koku min ni o ki so no i shi o sen kyo na do ni yo tte sei ji ni han ei sa se ru sei do ya kanga e kata
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese word 民主主義 (minshushugi, "democracy") joins 民主 (minshu, "rule by the people") with 主義 (shugi, "principle").
Usage tips
- In English, democracy can describe either a form of government, as in a democracy, or the broader political ideal, as in support for democracy.
Opposites
- 独裁主義dokusaishugidictatorshipnoun
- 専制主義senseishugidespotismnoun
Related words
- 民主化minshukademocratizationnoun
- 民主的minshutekidemocraticna-adjective
- 民主主義者minshushugishademocratnoun